Facilities Engineer

Eating Recovery Center•Bellevue, WA

31d•$77,000 - $89,000

About The Position

ERC Pathlight is an innovative, rapidly growing clinical leader in the behavioral health sector. Founded in 2008 by pre-eminent psychiatrists and psychologists in the eating disorder space, ERC Pathlight now treats over 6,000 patients per year, operates more than 30 facilities in 9 states and delivers tele-healthcare to patients nationally. We offer the most comprehensive treatment program in the country for patients who struggle with eating disorders, mood and anxiety and trauma-related disorders. What you'll be doing: Coordinates / performs maintenance and repairs on the physical building, mechanical, electrical, kitchen, and laundry equipment, as well as plumbing and electrical fixtures, ensuring facilities are maintained in the best possible condition at all times. Coordinates / performs facilities operations activities to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Maintains documentation of compliance activities, files appropriate compliance reports, conducts internal investigation of compliance issues to maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

College degree in a related engineering field, formal apprenticeship program or technical school is required.
3-5 years of hospital facility management, plant options or maintenance supervision experience is required.
Extensive knowledge of Joint Commission, Life Safety and Environment of Care standards required
Knowledge of Joint Commission survey process required
Driver's license is required with safe driving record

Nice To Haves

Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager (CHFM) or other relevant certification

Responsibilities

Direct oversight of building requirements to insure compliance with all regulatory requirements including Joint Commission Life Safety and Environment of Care standards
Take lead on day to day activities and delegate appropriate tasks to departmental staff
Acts as primary contact for contractors/ vendors for routine emergency building related issues related to maintenance, EOC (Environment of Care), Life Safety and project management needs
Provides on call coverage for week nights to support staff in facility emergencies.
Implements system creation for facility efficiencies including managing the Facilities Help Desk to ensure timely and effective response to work requests.
Works with COO overseeing contracts with vendors and works in conjunction with clinical and compliance staff to ensure proper usage and appropriate staffing
Attends OAC (Owner, Architect & Contractor) Meetings and works directly with construction management for regulatory compliance and warranty follow-up
Reconciles and tracks invoicing from vendors and provides feedback to accounting on changes needed
Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies for life safety and environment of care needs.
Able to travel 15% of the time